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The hit series 9-1-1: Lone Star is preparing to end its run, but it appears that another 9-1-1 spinoff series will take its place. It's being reported that a new 9-1-1 spinoff is in the works with its planned location revealed.

Per Deadline, a second 9-1-1 spinoff series is in development at ABC from Ryan Murphy and Tim Minear. According to the report, Hawaii has emerged as the likely setting for the planned new show. Previously, it was reported that Las Vegas was becoming a contender for the spinoff, but the focus is now said to be largely on the Aloha State. As of now, however, the project hasn't been officially greenlit, and ABC has not offered an official comment on the news.

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Willie Nelson in a scene from ‘Willie Nelson and Family’ (Photo Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

The 2023 Sundance Film Festival’s lineup will include 64 Short Films and four Indie Episodic projects. More than 10,000 short film submissions were received, and the 64 selected represent work from 23 countries. 519 Indie Episodic submissions were submitted and the four selected represent five countries.

The 2023 Festival will take place in person from January 19–29. Select films will be available online beginning January 24th.

“Short films and episodic projects are an integral aspect of the overall mission of the Sundance Institute — to empower artists who are taking risks, bringing new perspectives to the forefront, and creating work that entertains and provokes conversation,” stated Kim Yutani, Sundance Film Festival Director of Programming. “These platforms provide artists with the ability to expand beyond the boundaries of traditional cinema, while also motivating a unique creativity through an ever expanding format.”

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Plot: Follows Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater as they head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister. Along the way, every stop is its own adventure, with outrageous roadside attractions and colorful new characters.

Review: Cars in the ultimate black sheep in the Pixar catalog. A passion project for writer/director John Lasseter, the Cars trilogy of films are the lowest-rated Pixar films according to Rotten Tomatoes. They also happen to be mediocre performers at the box office compared to the rest of Pixar’s output, but the franchise is easily one of the top grossing properties thanks to the instantly marketable toys and merchandising associated with it. After three films, two spin-off movies, and a series of short films, Cars makes its Disney+ debut with Cars on the Road. While Cars on the Road consists of episodes that run ten minutes or less,...

From executive producer RZA, the horror movie Nyctophobia has just announced it cast through Deadline, along with the official plot synopsis. Bianca D’Ambrosio (Call Jane), Chiara D’Ambrosio (High Heat), Bj Tanner (Station 19), Dana Powell (Bridesmaids), Sean O’Bryan (Olympus Has Fallen) and Dean McDermott (Open Range) star in Nyctophobia, being directed by Kim Noonan (Pepper). “In the film, twin sisters Rose […]

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Exclusive: Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, actor and television host Luis Fonsi (Despacito) has signed on to star in the romantic comedy The Answer to My Prayer, in his feature film acting debut, with Oscar nominee Edward James Olmos (Stand and Deliver) coming aboard the project as an executive producer.

The film from director Patrick Perez Vidauri follows the romantic travails of three friends in San Antonio, Texas whose destinies are changed by an ancient prayer that guides them to true love. Cristina Nava and Vidauri will produce the pic written by Nancy De Los Santos via their companies Migrant Filmworks and Citizen Skull. Roberto Treviño and Eileen Kret (Selena) will serve as its co-producers.

Fonsi is represented by CAA; Olmos by CAA and Untitled Entertainment; and Vidauri and Nava by Citizen Skull Management.

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Exclusive: Acoryé White (The Seventh Day) and Augie Duke (Mayans M.C.) will star in Trinket Box—a new...

Whether you’re looking for practical acting advice or for an evening of improvised entertainment, Eric Stonestreet’s ongoing shows at iO West Theater fit the bill. On Oct. 10, Nov. 14, and Dec. 12, the “Modern Family” funny man will be joined by Michael Bunin and Dana Powell—his former improv teammates at the Los Angeles comedy venue—for a show that combines career-oriented questions from the audience and long-form riffs on Stonestreet’s responses. “It’s a fun and nurturing environment,” Stonestreet told Backstage. “You’re in the hands of experienced people who have all done and felt the way you’re feeling.” The evening’s format allows for both thoughtful and honest responses to real actorly questions, and the impeccable comic stylings of three pros onstage. “We’ve played together before,” said Stonestreet of Bunin, a longtime commercial and guest star, and Powell, who co-stars on “Modern Family” as Stonestreet’s sister.

Elementary serves up a whydunit this week, which takes some of the fun out of things for the viewer…

This review contains spoilers.

3.15 When Your Number’s Up

This week’s whydunit made a change from Elementary’s usual whodunit mysteries, though not necessarily a welcome one. Spending the episode steps ahead of the Great Detective and waiting for him to catch up rather spoils the point of a Sherlock Holmes story, wouldn’t you say?

We’re here to marvel at Holmes’ deductive genius and be stunned by his final revelation, not to drum our fingertips while he laboriously inches towards the same knowledge we’ve had since the opening scene. Arguably, the most satisfying part of any Sherlock story is the point at which he swoops on the culprit, police ready and waiting, and simultaneously explains the game to Watson and the readers.

Instead, When Your Number’s...

Last night, CBS dropped the new promo/spoiler clip (below) or their upcoming "Elementary" episode 15 of season 3, and it gives us new looks at Holmes very busy trying to crack his latest wrongful death compensation, series of murders case, and more. The episode is titled, "When Your Number's Up." In the new, 15th episode official description: Holmes and Watson will go inside the world of wrongful death compensation when a serial murderer leaves envelopes of cash on victims as a calling card. Description number 2: Holmes and Watson are going to follow a blood trail into the world of wrongful death compensation when they investigate a series of murders in which the killer leaves envelopes of cash on the victims. Also, Holmes is going to make a generous gesture towards Watson as she suffers through the aftermath of a personal crisis. Alicia Witt guest stars as Dana Powell, whose husband died in a plane crash.

Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Elementary" episode 15 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "When Your Number's Up," and it turns out that we're going to see some very strange and interesting stuff take place when Holmes and Watson investigate a murderer that's been leaving cash on his victims, and more! In the new, 15th episode press release: Holmes and Watson are going to go inside the world of wrongful death compensation when a serial murderer leaves envelopes of cash on victims as a calling card. Press release number 2: Holmes and Watson will follow a blood trail into the world of wrongful death compensation when they investigate a series of murders in which the killer leaves envelopes of cash on the victims. Also, Holmes will make a generous gesture towards Watson as she suffers through the aftermath of a personal crisis. Alicia Witt guest stars as Dana Powell,...

Back in the Game, Season 1, Episode 3, “Play Hard or Go Home”

Directed by Eyal Gordin

Written by Gregg Mettler

Airs Wednesdays at 8:30pm Est on ABC

Wednesday’s line-up is continuing to be the strongest this fall as the new shows begin to find their footing. Back in the Game is a lot stronger this week, as “Play Hard or Go Home” starts to follow a more enjoyable format. The episode is much more entertaining than the first two, as it finds a way to include all of the characters. So far the focus is usually just on Terry and while it is entertaining, the show really feels like it’s missing something. The strongest part of this episode is that The Cannon gets a bigger and more meaningful storyline. Back in the Game is quite similar to The Goldbergs in that they both portray a more accurate depiction...

On TV this Wednesday: Arrow strikes again, American Horror Story: Coven starts brewing, The CW is up with Tomorrow People, Modern Family expands to 100, CSI says “Cheers!” and Minka Kelly and friends come Full Circle. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.

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On TV this Wednesday: Arrow strikes again, American Horror Story: Coven starts brewing, The CW is up with Tomorrow People, Modern Family expands to 100, CSI says “Cheers!” and Minka Kelly and friends come Full Circle. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.

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8 pm Arrow (The CW) | Season 2 premiere: Oliver returns to a Starling City much worse than the one he left: Isabel Rochev (Firefly‘s Summer Glau) is planning a hostile takeover of Queen Consolidated, and Laurel is working with the Da’s office to bring down the vigilante.

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If you heard an “Uuuugggh” across the internet, that probably was because AMC announced that the final season of Mad Men would be split in half. It’s a move Vulture says makes AMC look desperate, at least when combined with the news of spin-off series for Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead. So far, AMC hasn’t been able to find new shows to replace the three dramas that put the channel on the map so it trying to get more out of those three shows.

Deadline reports that scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis is teaming with horror director Steve Miner (Miner worked on the first Friday the 13th and directed the second and third installments, he went on to direct Curtis in Halloween H20) for a horror-themed pilot for ABC Family. The Final Girls is about five girls who have survived their own personal horrors who are...

Modern Family is introducing Cam’s sister in Season 5 — and she comes in the form of a Suburgatory alumna.

Dana Powell — who has portrayed a busybody Chatswinite on the quirky ABC sitcom — has been cast as the aforementioned Family member’s sassy sibling, TVLine has learned exclusively.

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During a chat with TVLine last month, executive producer Christopher Lloyd revealed that the series was looking for someone “colorful and believable” to portray Cam’s Midwesterner sis, noting that the pair will share “a little bit of a competitive relationship.